Being a nanny is an important and rewarding position -- and parents are rightfully selective when it comes to interviewing and ultimately hiring someone to care for their children. Although it is important to create an objective that defines your career goals and highlights your skills and experience providing childcare, customizing your objective so that it corresponds with the family's needs can help you stand out from other candidates.

Live-in Position

While some parents only want nannies to come in and care for their children while they're at work, other job postings request live-in assistance. If you're seeking this type of position, stating so in your objective shows potential employers that you're a good match. For instance, "Seeking a live-in nanny position in which my degree in Early Childhood Education, caring nature and optimistic attitude will make the difference in the lives of the children in my care" clarifies that you want a live-in position and expresses your talents.

Personal Assistant and Nanny

Along with childcare, some families seek an employee to assist one or both parents by running errands, caring for pets and even help with a home-based business. When applying for this type of position, your objective might state, "Seeking a nanny position with a private household that will allow me to employ my experience and expertise as a childcare provider and personal assistant to enrich the lives of both the children and their parents."

Nanny/Housekeeper

If you're open to cleaning a home as well as caring for children, you might have a broader base of positions available to you. Some families seek a nanny who provides light housekeeping, while others primarily want a housekeeper who also cares for children part of the time, such as after school. You can adapt your objective to fit the job posting, such as, "Seeking a position that will utilize my diverse set of childcare skills, as well as my proficient housekeeping skills."

Bilingual Nanny

Many families seek a nanny who speaks two or more languages. In some cases, this is because the family's first language is something other than English, while other parents want their children exposed to another language at an early age and are not bilingual themselves. Adding your language skills to your resume can always help you stand out, but it is especially beneficial when you're applying for a position that specifically calls for a bilingual employee. Your objective might state, "Experienced nanny, fluent in English and French, seeks a live-in position in which I can make a difference in the lives of children."

About the Author

Tricia Goss' credits include Fitness Plus, Good News Tucson and Layover Magazine. She is certified in Microsoft application and served as the newsletter editor for OfficeUsers.org. She has also contributed to The Dollar Stretcher, Life Tips and Childcare Magazine.